Tragic end to life of a ‘true gentleman’ who died after fall

Whitworth man John Hatton, who had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for more than seven years, hit his head after falling over in Olive House residential care home, Bacup, an inquest heard. He was taken to Fairfield Hospital on November 7 last year but died shortly afterwards. A coroner said the 87-year-old Navy veteran’s death was ‘entirely accidental’, during the inquest at Burnley coroners court.

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The Manchester-born comic – famous for the catchphrase ‘Settle down, Settle down’ – was a huge hit on 70s shows The Comedians and Opportunity Knocks. Goodwin died peacefully at a nursing home in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, North Wales, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

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